Chapter 133. Surprise at the Mall

Manuela

After Liam arrived, Cecília also joined us in the living room and invited me for a coffee in the kitchen, while Liam stayed behind to resolve something important with Adriel. I accepted the invitation, grateful for the silent support she always offered.

I felt a whirlwind of emotions after the conversation with Adriel. As much as I knew exactly what he had put me through in the past, his words seemed so sincere, so full of promises of change. It was hard not to be affected by them.

Sitting at the table, we talked a lot, and I couldn't help but tell her about the conversation with Adriel. Cecília listened attentively, her eyes conveying understanding. She didn't need to say much; I knew she understood exactly what I was going through.

"It's so typical of him, isn't it?" Cecília finally said, her voice laden with frustration. "Now that he's gotten what he wanted, he shows up with empty promises of change."

I nodded in agreement, her words resonati